Scientific Name: Viola tricolor L.

Family: Violaceae

Common name: Johnny Jump-ups

Description: Johnny jump-ups have low clusters of oblong and narrow leaves. They flower purple, blue, yellow or white and their blooms are more lengthy than the ornamental violas.

Range and Habitat: An annual, perennial or biennial depending on location that grows all over the United States in partial shade. Zones 2-9

In Porcher’s time… Viola tricolor was considered a valuable remedy for epilepsy, ulcers, and cirrhosis. Like other violas it was also thought to be effective in the treatment of skin diseases, such as cradle cap.